The Uglies Chapter Questions

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This novel is set in a future world after the destruction of civilization due to a sudden absence of ____________.

oil

Tally decides to visit Peris in _______________.

New Pretty Town

What is the building where Peris now lives?

Garbo Mansion

Tally and _____________ escape together to Uglyville when they meet for the first time by the river.

Shay Signup and view all the answers

Shay teaches Tally how to ride a ___________.

hoverboard Signup and view all the answers

_________ bullies Shay into creating a new face for herself when they were in the dorm room playing with software that allows them to see how they might look after the operation.

Tally Signup and view all the answers

What are children who have not reached the age of 16 when the surgery to make everyone pretty takes place called?

Uglies Signup and view all the answers

When do the older pretties begin to choose professions and train for those?

Middle Petty Signup and view all the answers

Who are the older pretties who live in the outer suburbs?

Crusties Signup and view all the answers

Why are pretties given operations at each step of life?

To help maintain their beauty Signup and view all the answers

What is Shay unhappy with?

The idea of changing her looks Signup and view all the answers

Who was someone that questioned authority and the purpose of the operation but became more mellow after the operation?

Peris Signup and view all the answers

As they are riding their hoverboards on the outskirts of the city, Shay suggests that they go out to the ____________ that night which is forbidden.

Rusty Ruins Signup and view all the answers

Tally leaves her ___________ in her dorm room and sneaks out to meet Shay.

interface ring Signup and view all the answers

When they leave the river, they are forced to carry their hoverboards because they work on _________, but there is no metal in the ground here.

magnets Signup and view all the answers

Shay takes Tally past the buildings where they have gone on school field trips to a _______________.

roller coaster Signup and view all the answers

Shay takes Tally into one of the ruined buildings and lights a _____________.

sparkler Signup and view all the answers

Shay tells Tally about a boy named ___________ who often comes to the ruins. He is the son of the founders of Smoke.

David Signup and view all the answers

Tally and Shay stage a ___________ in the library.

fight Signup and view all the answers

Tally throws Shay over the ____________.

balcony Signup and view all the answers

Shay falls but is wearing a _____________ that catches her.

bungee jacket Signup and view all the answers

After the staged fight, Tally and Shay go _____________.

swimming Signup and view all the answers

What are designed to show children how a civilization can destroy itself with greed and prejudice?

school field trips Signup and view all the answers

While in the ruins, Tally learns something that she was not aware of before--that city leaders ________________ and that some people exist outside the cities.

lied or withheld information Signup and view all the answers

What does Shay give Tally before she runs away?

a coded note Signup and view all the answers

Who tells Tally that she wants to know everything she knows about Shay?

Dr. Cable Signup and view all the answers

Tally's parents come later in the day and try to convince Tally to help ____________, but Tally resists.

Special Circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What place has Special Circumstances been looking for for years regarding Shay's disappearance?

Smoke Signup and view all the answers

What is Tally not happy about being used as?

a pawn Signup and view all the answers

In order to keep a promise to one friend, Tally has decided to ____________ another.

betray Signup and view all the answers

What does SpagBol refer to?

Spaghetti Bolognese Signup and view all the answers

Tally leaves the city __________ after her birthday.

four days Signup and view all the answers

The fact that Tally is sent alone in such a dangerous situation implies that Special Circumstances has little concern for Tally's _________________.

safety or her safe return Signup and view all the answers

Special Circumstances cares for little except for _____

results Signup and view all the answers

Tally finally decides Shay intended for her to allow herself to fall down from the bridge with the idea that the hover board would find some metal and ______________.

come to life before she could be injured Signup and view all the answers

When Tally spots a ______________ not far from the roller coaster, she is able to decipher Shay's clue.

railroad track Signup and view all the answers

Tally makes her choices on direction when she comes to a fork in the river and is rewarded a short time later with a view of thousands of ________________.

white flowers Signup and view all the answers

What does Tally wake to when she falls asleep on a bed of flowers?

a world on fire Signup and view all the answers

Who are Tally's rescuers from the river she ended up in to escape the fire?

bug-eyed creatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the job of the bug-eyed creatures?

To burn the wild orchids in the fields before they can kill the area's natural vegetation. Signup and view all the answers

Tally is left in an open field with a new __________ where she hikes to the last place mentioned in Shay's directions to wait for the arrival of the rescue team from the Smoke.

pair of shoes Signup and view all the answers

Who walks Tally to the Smoke?

David, Shay, and Croy Signup and view all the answers

Who is an older citizen who hands out job assignments?

boss Signup and view all the answers

David shows Tally an old______________ that has caved in and tells her how he would like to find a way to clear the entrance to harvest the metal inside.

train tunnel Signup and view all the answers

After dinner that night, Shay helps Tally trade some of her remaining SpagBol for a __________________.

sleeping bag and a handmade sweater Signup and view all the answers

Tally is also shocked by the_____________________ as these are things that are not done in the city and are openly discouraged because the leaders in the cities suggest these things led to the destruction of the Rusties' civilization.

cutting down of trees and eating of wild animals Signup and view all the answers

Who is suspicious of Tally and questions her about her supply of SpagBol?

Croy Signup and view all the answers

What does Tally's putting off activating the locator suggest?

That she is no longer interested in returning to the city to have her own pretty operation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens as Tally's relationship with David grows?

He feels the need to be completely honest with her. Signup and view all the answers

What does David push his parents to do?

To tell Tally the truth about the pretty operation. Signup and view all the answers

What is caused on the brain by the operation and changes the patients' personality?

lesion Signup and view all the answers

What does Tally's destroying the locator imply?

That she has decided to remain in the Smoke with David for the rest of her life. Signup and view all the answers

Where are Tally and other Smoke citizens who tried to escape placed?

rabbit pen Signup and view all the answers

When discovered, what does Tally do?

Plays alone with Dr. Cable convincing her that she still wants to become pretty. Signup and view all the answers

Where do Tally and David hide?

the cave Signup and view all the answers

What was the boss able to do before he was killed?

hide the magazines Signup and view all the answers

Why do Tally and David travel to the city where Tally came from?

They hope to rescue David's parents and some of their friends from Smoke. Signup and view all the answers

As they rush out of the holding cells what does Maddy tell David?

That his father is dead Signup and view all the answers

Who does Tally and David free from their cells?

Maddy, Croy, and several others Signup and view all the answers

What does David's mother believe she can do now that she has information from Dr. Cable's computer tablet?

Cure the lesions on the brains of pretties. Signup and view all the answers

What does Shay do when Maddy finally finds the cure?

refuses to take the pill Signup and view all the answers

To make up for the betrayal, what does Tally convince Maddy to do?

To allow her to return to the city, become pretty, and then be the first to try the new cure for brain lesions. Signup and view all the answers

Before leaving, what does Tally do?

Writes a letter to herself reasserting her desire to be a test subject for Maddy's lesion cure. Signup and view all the answers

How was Az killed?

in a medical experiment Signup and view all the answers

How has Tally matured?

She is willing to give up her own safety, and possibly her life, for the good of others. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting and Society

The narrative unfolds in a post-apocalyptic future, where civilization collapsed due to a lack of oil.
Individuals under 16 are considered "Uglies" until they undergo surgery to become "Pretties."

Key Locations

New Pretty Town is where Tally chooses to visit her friend Peris.
Garbo Mansion serves as Peris's residence, highlighting the luxurious living of those deemed Pretty.
The Rusty Ruins are forbidden areas representing the remnants of a past civilization.

Character Interactions

Tally becomes friends with Shay, and they escape to Uglyville together after meeting at the river.
Tally bullies Shay into altering her appearance using software to visualize changes.
Peris, who once questioned societal norms, becomes complacent post-surgery.

Technology and Culture

Hoverboards are a prevalent mode of transport, designed to work on metal surfaces.
Interface rings represent personal tech left behind by Tally, indicating a society reliant on technology.
Pretties undergo operations at various life stages to maintain beauty, demonstrating societal pressure on aesthetics.

Conflict and Relationships

Shay expresses dissatisfaction with the idea of changing her looks, showcasing a theme of self-identity.
Tally finds herself torn between loyalty to Shay, who runs away, and pressure from Special Circumstances.
David, the son of Smoke’s founders, plays a pivotal role in Tally's journey, introducing her to life outside the city.

Rebellion and Survival

As Tally and Shay explore the world outside the city, they challenge the norms imposed by their society.
Tally learns that city leaders have misled citizens about life outside their controlled environment.
The staged fight between Tally and Shay reveals their closeness and shared experiences.

Themes of Trust and Betrayal

Tally grapples with the need to betray one friend to keep a promise to another, highlighting moral conflicts.
Her decision to destroy the locator signifies her commitment to staying with David rather than returning to the city.

Community Dynamics

Characters like Croy scrutinize Tally’s intentions, representing mistrust within communities.
The Smoke operates as a hidden society resisting the oppressive norms of the city, with its members demonstrating resilience.

Personal Growth and Choices

Tally's final choice to stay with David signifies her growth and willingness to defy societal expectations.
The implications of Tally’s actions convey a broader message about freedom, identity, and community.

Critical Events

Tally faces threats from Special Circumstances, particularly Dr. Cable, who feels betrayed by Tally’s loyalty to her friends.
Maddy, David's mother, believes she can cure the injuries caused by brain lesions, revealing hope for recovery.
The climatic moments include Tally freeing her friends from captivity, ultimately leading to the confrontation with the leaders of the oppressive system.

Conclusion and Transformation

Tally's journey reflects her evolving understanding of beauty, identity, and societal values.
Her actions reveal a commitment to others and a willingness to sacrifice personal safety for the greater good.

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